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MV Index Solutions Launches the BlueStar Global Online Gambling, Video Gaming and eSports Index and the BlueStar Israel Infrastructure Index
MV Index Solutions GmbH (MVIS®) announced the launch of the BlueStar Global Online Gambling, Video Gaming and eSports Index (ticker: BVGOG) and the BlueStar Israel Infrastructure Index (ticker: BILIN).
The BlueStar Global Online Gambling, Video Gaming and eSports Index (ticker: BVGOG) tracks the performance of global companies active in online gambling, video gaming, and eSports segment. The index includes companies that generate at least 50% of their revenue from online gambling platforms or related software; video game development and related software or hardware such as computer processors and graphics cards used in video gaming systems, controllers, headsets, and gaming consoles; streaming services or video games and/or hardware for use in eSports events or are involved in eSports events such as league operators, teams, distributors and platforms.
“We are pleased to announce the launch of the BlueStar Global Online Gambling, Video Gaming and eSports Index. The fight among online content and entertainment companies for screen time has only intensified over the last few years. With wider adoption of online gambling and sports betting throughout the US and the rest of the world, and incorporation of augmented and virtual reality in video gaming, the companies included in this index are in prime position to be amongst the winners,” said Josh Kaplan, Global Head of Research & Investment Strategy at MV Index Solutions.
The BlueStar Israel Infrastructure Index (ticker: BILIN) tracks the performance of companies involved in the development and maintenance of Israeli infrastructure including energy projects, construction, telecommunications, and related civil services. The index compromises companies that generate at least 50% of their revenue from construction, telecommunication services, infrastructure services that contains recycling and waste management services, and port operators, infrastructure REITs and investment companies, clean energy, other energy that includes oil and gas distribution and refining, as well as power plants.
“The Israeli economy has remained one of the strongest and most resilient of developed markets for more than a decade. Israel has a young and growing population with a relatively high level of immigrants arriving each year. Furthermore foreign direct investment by international companies setting up shop or expanding operations in Israel continues to increase. Both the public and private sector in Israel have the incentive and wherewithal to invest in Israel’s national infrastructure to support this growth,” Mr. Kaplan added.
The BlueStar Global Online Gambling, Video Gaming and eSports Index (ticker: BVGOG) and the BlueStar Israel Infrastructure Index (ticker: BILIN) are weighted by free float market capitalisation and are calculated in USD as price indices, total return net indices and total return gross indices. The BlueStar Global Online Gambling, Video Gaming and eSports Index (ticker: BVGOG) is reviewed on a quarterly basis. The BlueStar Israel Infrastructure Index (ticker: BILIN) is reviewed on a semi-annual basis. Detailed information about the index, including methodology details and index data, is available on the MV Index Solutions website.
Key Index Features
BlueStar Global Online Gambling, Video Gaming and eSports Index (ticker: BVGOG)
Number of Components: 50
Base Date: 31 December 2020
Base Value: 100
Key Index Features
BlueStar Israel Infrastructure Index (ticker: BILIN)
Number of Components: 29
Base Date: 31 December 2017
Base Value: 100
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ELA Games
ELA Games releases Spirit of Savanna slot with player-choice bonus
The new 5×3, 10-payline title features Hold and Win or Free Spins selection and three jackpot tiers.
ELA Games has released Spirit of Savanna, a new online slot that introduces a player-choice bonus mechanic alongside Hold and Win, Free Spins, and three jackpot tiers.
Spirit of Savanna runs on a 5×3 reel grid with 10 paylines and is rated volatility 4 out of 5, according to the supplier. RTP is listed across two ranges: 93.98-94.16% and 96.01-96.12%.
The main differentiator is how a Wild symbol contributes to a winning combination. Instead of triggering a fixed feature, the game prompts players to choose between seven Free Spins or a Hold and Win bonus.
Both bonus paths include a Repeat Win feature that carries the value of the triggering win into each spin of the bonus round. The Free Spins feature can also retrigger using the same Wild-combination logic. The game includes three jackpot tiers, with the Grand Jackpot available either by landing two Antelopes or by filling an entire row with coins during Hold and Win.
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Games Global
Games Global launches Candy Combo 2 Power Combo with Slingshot Studios
Games Global has released Candy Combo 2 Power Combo
, developed with exclusive studio partner Slingshot Studios. The new slot follows the original Candy Combo Power Combo
and expands the title’s Link&Win
gameplay and Power Combo
mechanics.
The 5×3, 20-payline game is set in a pastel candy theme and uses five “candy jar” characters above the reels to collect matching symbols and trigger Link&Win
modifiers. The Power Combo
flow activates a Link&Win
bonus played on a 5×4 grid, where cash coins remain in place as new symbols land.
Returning mechanics include Connector symbols with multipliers of up to 10x for completed rows, Collector symbols that gather visible cash values, and Jackpot symbols that award fixed prizes when four matching symbols are collected.
New features include Adder, which adds values to all other landed symbols, and Extender, which unlocks a second independent reel set to extend the Link&Win
round. Games Global said up to five features can be active within a single Link&Win
round, culminating in Super Power Combo
, where all features are active at once. The game also includes Hot Mode
, which adds extra feature symbols to the reels, and Upsizer
, which offers an option to enhance the Link&Win
feature at a cost before the bonus begins.
Richard Vermaak, Creative Director at Slingshot Studios, said: “Candy Combo 2 Power Combo
builds on its predecessor – one of our most successful titles – by expanding how features interact within the Link&Win
format.
“The addition of new jars and the ability to combine multiple mechanics introduces more variation across each round, while staying true to the core gameplay players recognise.”
David Reynolds, Director of Games Strategy and Partner Management at Games Global, said: “Slingshot Studios has done a brilliantly at evolving a well-established concept by adding depth and flexibility to its feature set.
“The result is a bright, engaging title that enhances a proven mechanic while offering players more ways to experience its core gameplay.”
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Acquisitions/Merger
LCKY Group agrees to acquire Denmark iGaming operator RoyalCasino
LCKY Group has entered into an agreement to acquire RoyalCasino, an iGaming operator focused exclusively on Denmark. The companies said the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
LCKY Group said the deal will expand its footprint in Denmark and increase exposure to what it described as “sustainable revenue streams in a well-regulated and stable jurisdiction.” The company also said the acquisition supports its multi-brand strategy in the Danish market.
LCKY Group expects the transaction to be immediately accretive, estimating an 18–20% increase in group revenue and a 29–31% increase in EBITDA.
Richard Brown, CEO of LCKY Group, said: “This is a highly strategic and financially compelling acquisition for LCKY Group. RoyalCasino brings both strong market presence and high-quality earnings in Denmark, a market that aligns closely with our focus on regulated, sustainable growth. The transaction enhances our scale, strengthens our competitive position, and provides clear opportunities to drive synergies and long-term value creation. We look forward to working closely with the RoyalCasino team to realize these opportunities.”
Per Petersen, CEO of RoyalCasino, said: “RoyalCasino is one of the largest online casino operators in Denmark, a market known as both well-regulated and high-value. Our industry is characterised by high levels of innovation and competition, and here we see the combination of RoyalCasino’s local expertise and LCKY’s international scale and iGaming pedigree as an excellent recipe for shared success. We look forward to introducing LCKY to our Danish customer base.” Partis acted as financial advisors to RoyalCasino on the transaction.
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